Shibata Takayuki is a master sharpener and founder of Masakage Hamono, featuring talented craftsmen from Takefu Knife Village. His expertise brings out the best in each blade.
His knives offer high-performance cuts like carbon steel without the rust. He specializes in SG2 powdered steel for ultra-sharp edges. His Koutetsu line is named after ironclad warships. He also makes tools through Shibata Tinker and West Japan Tools.